3 Tips to Get to Know Your Doctor
Here is a USA Weekend piece on the type of advice I give in Critical Decisions – how to make stronger connections with your doctor.
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Video Introduction to Critical Decisions
ByadminHere is my latest Critical Decisions video. This one gives a broad introduction to the reasons I wrote the book.
Can Comics Improve Medical Care?
ByadminTake a look at this wonderful video where a physician and a nurse explain how comic books, what they called “graphic medicine”, can improve medical care. You might also want to check out the website of the graphic medicine collaborative they have pulled together. (Click here to view comments)
Newsweek Tackles the Challenge of Money Talk
ByadminIn response to the New England Journal article I published with Yousuf Zafar and Amy Abernethy, Newsweek chimed in this week with a report on the topic, including some thoughtful commentary from other medical experts. I thought it was worth pointing you towards this article, in part to remind you that Newsweek still exists, and…
The Critical Side Effect Doctors Aren't Discussing: Out-of-Pocket Costs
ByadminIn this video, I talk about why doctors should talk to patients about out-of-pocket costs when evaluating treatment options.
Great Piece on Critical Decisions
ByadminHere is a well-written piece by The Global Mail discussing Critical Decisions. Take a look.